Voters approved the change in May and British officials endorsed it in June, a new constitution giving the Cayman Islands greater autonomy from Britain will go into effect from Nov. 6.

McKeeva Bush, who is now leader of government business will be the territory’s first premier.

The constitution adds three seats to the 15-member parliament and sets a limit of two consecutive terms for the premier.

Tags: Cayman Islands, New Government

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